Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen; often referred to in Scandinavia as H. C. Andersen; 2 April 1805 – 4 August 1875) was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children; his stories, called eventyr in Danish, express themes that transcend age and nationality...
NationalityDanish
ProfessionChildren's Author
Date of Birth2 April 1805
CityOdense, Denmark
CountryDenmark
But a mermaid has no tears, and therefore she suffers so much more.
My life will be the best illustration of all my work.
To be of use to the world is the only way to be happy.
Nothing is too high for a man to reach, but he must climb with care and confidence
Everything you look at can become a fairy tale and you can get a story from everything you touch.
Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.
The whole world is a series of miracles, but we're so used to them we call them ordinary things.
Just living is not enough... one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.
Each time I think that the song is ended ... something higher and better begins for me.